2023 Best Special Education Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 115 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Maine
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top Maine Schools in Special Education
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maine at Farmington the best school in Maine for special education students. UMaine Farmington is a small public school located in the town of Farmington.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at UMaine Farmington accumulate an average of around $27,902 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Maine. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Maine. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Maine. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 412 |
| Massachusetts | 1,313 |
| Vermont | 49 |
| New Hampshire | 125 |
| Rhode Island | 142 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 24,497 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
| Education of the Deaf | 363 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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